Stock investment apps are becoming popular in Japan as share prices surge during the pandemic. Some even allow people to use reward points earned through everyday cashless payments to become shareholders. Such mobile investors could become a driving force in the market, as the case of Robinhood showed in the US. How will this new trend change our lives and the economy at a time when the world is trying to bounce back from the coronavirus?

The coronavirus pandemic has hit Japan's vulnerable teenagers especially hard. Some have been forced to take jobs to support their cash-strapped parents. Others have found themselves cooped up in stressful home environments as a result of stay-at-home requests. We spent time at a school attended by many struggling teens and documented the efforts of teachers and other staff to assist them as they make the transition beyond graduation into society.Guest:Ishii Kota (Writer)

On February 1st, Myanmar's military shocked the world by staging a coup. In the weeks since, civilian protests have continued to grow. Many countries have denounced the military's actions but China has maintained its policy of non-interference. Meanwhile, Japan is in a unique position, with strong ties to both the military and democratic leaders. How will the country respond to the situation? We talk to an expert about the growing impact of the protests.Guest:Nakanishi Yoshihiro (Associate Professor, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University)